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Posted: October 15, 2021
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in
nature, in a single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The City Council work session on October 5, 2021.
b. The City Council meeting on October 5, 2021.
3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a
list that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
3.3 Approval of a resolution authorizing a grant application to Hennepin Youth Sports Grant
program for a soccer field at FAIR School Crystal.
3.4 Approval of a resolution adopting a record of decision for the Environmental Review of
the Central Core Stormwater project.
3.5 Approval of a resolution declaring public interest for the Gaulke Pond Improvement
project.
3.6 Approval of a grant agreement with Hennepin County for the Business Improvement
District Façade Improvement program, and assignment of same to the Economic
Development Authority of the City of Crystal.
3.7 Approval of a resolution ending water restrictions.
4. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set
aside time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking
time is limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may,
as presiding officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken
on any item brought before the Council during O pen Forum. The Council may place items
discussed during Open Forum onto subsequent council meeting agendas).
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5. Public Hearing
5.1 The Mayor will open a public hearing to receive comment, and the Council will consider a
resolution approving the assessment roll for the 2022 delinquent accounts.
At its August 17 meeting, the City Council scheduled the public hearing to receive public
input on proposed assessments on properties that received services during the year but
haven’t paid invoices. Services include utility charges, administrative citations,
garbage/refuse removal, nuisance abatements, mowing or false alarm fees. After
receiving comments, recommend adoption of the resolution approving the assessment
roll for the 2022 delinquent accounts.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The Council will receive public input on the 2022 budgets and levies.
Finance Director Jean McGann will provide a brief overview of the 2022 budgets and
levies prior to the Council receiving public input on the 2022 budget s. No action is
needed.
6.3 The Council will consider a resolution approving the site plan and variance for Crystal Vision
Clinic at 5736 Bottineau Blvd.
The owner of 5736 Bottineau Boulevard is planning to build a 10,700 square foot vision
clinic on the site. The property is zoned commercial and medical clinics are permitted
uses. The applicant is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum number of allowed
parking spaces. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed site plan
and variance at its October 11 meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the
resolution, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report and resolution.
6.4 The Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter.
At its October 7 meeting, the Crystal Charter Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the proposed changes to the Crystal City Charter. Recommend approval of
the first reading of the ordinance amending the City Charter as recommended by the
Charter Commission (all seven members of the Council must vote affirmatively).
6.5 The Council will consider approval of the 2022 health insurance contributions for Law
Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44.
Earlier this year, the City Council approved an agreement with Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Local 44 (police officers) that addressed 2021 and 2022 wages and 2021 health
insurance contributions and included a re-opener for 2022 health insurance
contributions. Recommend approval of the 2022 health insurance contributions for Law
Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44.
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6.6 The Council will consider approval of the 2022 wage adjustment and health insurance
contributions for non-represented employees.
The City Council has a longstanding policy of maintaining equity across all employee
groups for annual wage adjustments and health insurance premiums. Earlier this year,
the City Council approved an agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 44
(police officers) that addressed 2021 and 2022 wages, 2021 health insurance
contributions and included a re-opener for 2022 health insurance contributions.
Recommend approval of the same 2022 wage adjustment (2%) and 2022 health
insurance contributions (in the previous agenda item) for non-represented employees.
7. Announcements
a. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom.
b. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
Have a great weekend; see you at Tuesday’s meeting.